Lab Grown Diamonds vs. Synthetic Diamonds

The short answer to the question of whether it is accurate to refer to a lab-grown diamond as a synthetic diamond is that it is not. Because they are constructed of synthetic materials, synthetic diamonds like moissanite and cubic zirconia are not real diamonds.

 

Moissanite vs Lab-grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are not the same as moissanite. Moissanite is a naturally occurring gemstone, with entirely different chemical properties than diamonds. To the untrained eye, moissanite resembles a diamond, which makes this stone a popular alternative.

Cubic Zirconia vs Lab-Grown Diamonds

Cubic zirconia and lab-grown diamonds are not the same thing. Like moissanite, cubic zirconia is a lab-created gemstone. Made of zirconium dioxide, it's a popular choice for anyone looking for a diamond-like stone at a significantly lesser cost. Nevertheless, cubic zirconia is not the same as a diamond made in a lab and cannot compare to a diamond in terms of beauty, durability, or value.